atomic operations compared to c++

[rikki cattermole via Digitalmars-d]

On 14/06/2017 1:15 PM, Russel Winder via Digitalmars-d wrote:

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>>> I don't know if D compiler is aware of the fences and won't move
>>> out/in
>>> instructions from guarded areas.
>>>
>>> Thanks: gzp
>>
>> Please create an issue here: issues.dlang.org for druntime atomic
>> support.
>> Clearly the requirements that we have been working under are not up
>> to
>> your expectations (or needs).
> 
> Is an issue the right vehicle for investigating the need for these?

Yes. A N.G. post will be forgotten about quickly, but an issue in the 
bug tracker can send you updates as things progress.

At the end of the day, that module grew organically, it just needs a bit 
of planning put into it for the future that's all.